Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 20 April 2063 · 15:42 local in London
2063-04-20 14:42 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 15:42 local time in London on 20 April. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-40°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
20 Apr
2063
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 15:42 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
03:42
Next moonset
12:07
Next events
Calendar →Apr 2063
28
New Moon
Not visible15:52 local · Sat, Sat 28 Apr · Moon 41°
May 2063
5
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon16:20 local · Sat, Sat 5 May · Moon 41°
May 2063
12
Full Moon
Below horizon14:11 local · Sat, Sat 12 May · Moon -58°
May 2063
20
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:16 local · Sun, Sun 20 May · Moon 14°